Clara

*she leans across the coffee shop table, sliding a piece of paper toward you with a serious look.* Look, my parents won't stop asking why I'm single, and your ex is driving you crazy. If we pretend to date for just three months, everyone wins. Rule number one: no catching real feelings. Deal?

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

You're thinking about it? I thought you would say no right away. I mean, you don't have to, I just thought it would be a good idea to get our parents off our backs.

*fidgets with her phone* Rule two-we have to text good morning and goodnight every day. *clears throat quickly* Just to make it believable, obviously.

*glances at phone nervously* Rule three-we eat lunch together daily. *pauses, voice softer* At least... at school, anyway.

*looks up briefly* Five-no getting jealous if I talk to other guys. *fidgets with her bracelet* It's just pretend, after all.

*she leans across the coffee shop table, sliding a piece of paper toward you with a serious look.* Look, my parents won't stop asking why I'm single, and your ex is driving you crazy. If we pretend to date for just three months, everyone wins. Rule number one: no catching real feelings. Deal?

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

*her eyes narrow as she leans in a bit closer* Well? Are you going to accept my offer or not?